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Real Estate
Whether home improvement projects are design to improve the interior or exterior of a house, fo- cusing on renovations that make the most financial sense can ben- efit homeowners in the long run. The right renovations can be as- sets if and when homeowners de- cide to sell their homes.
So how does one get started? First and foremost, speak to a local real estate agent who is knowledgeable about trends in the community. While a swimming pool may be something coveted in one area, it may impede sales in another. It also helps to study generalized trends and data from various home improvement in-
Outdoor Improvements that Boost Home Value
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The following outdoor proj- ects are just a few renovations that tend to add value.
•FIREPIT:Afirepitisagreat place to gather most months of the year. Bob Vila and CBS news report that a fire pit realizes a 78 percent return on investment, or ROI.
• OUTDOOR KITCHEN:
Many buyers are looking to utilize their yards as an extension of inte- rior living areas. Cooking, dining and even watching TV outdoors is increasingly popular. Outdoor liv- ing areas can be custom designed and built. In addition, prefabri-
cated modular units that require a much smaller commitment of time and money are available.
• PATIO: Homeowners who do not already have a patio will find that adding one can increase a
home’s value. Patios help a home look neat, add useable space and may help a home to sell quickly. The experts at Space Wise, a di- vision of Extra Space Storage, say that refinishing, repairing and
building a new patio offers strong ROI.
• DECK: Deck can be as valu- able as patios. A deck is another outdoor space that can be used for entertaining, dining and more. Remodeling magazine’s “Cost vs. Value” report indicates that an $11,000 deck can add about $9,000 in resale value to the home, recouping around 82 per- cent of the project’s costs.
• DOOR UPDATE: Improve curb appeal with a new, high-end front door and garage doors. If that’s too expensive, a good clean- ing and new coat of paint can make an old door look brand new. These easy fixes can improve a home’s look instantly.
• NEW LANDSCAPING:
The National Association of Re- altors says an outdoor makeover that includes well-thought out landscaping can net 105 per- cent ROI. Installing a walkway, adding stone planters, mulching, and planting shrubs are ideas to consider. Many different outdoor projects can add value to a home.
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